Washington DC Schools

Washington DC state has 23 colleges and universities for students, such as yourself, to choose from.
With approximately 54,325 students, Strayer University-District of Columbia is the largest school in Washington DC. It is located in the city of Washington.
Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is the second largest school in Washington DC. It had 25,061 students in 2010.

Popular Courses of Study in Washington DC

When planning your educational career path, you will not only have to choose a college from among Washington DC's 23 schools, but you will also have to choose from one of the 1,104 certificate and degree programs offered at these schools.
If you are undecided, you may want to consider pursuing an education in business, law or healthcare, which are the most popular subjects in Washington DC for undergraduates.
There were 56,356 students that graduated from Washington DC schools in 2010. Of these, 18% studied business, 16% studied law and 8% studied healthcare.
The remaining 58% of Washington DC graduates studied subjects such as advertising, sociology or liberal arts.

Student Demographics in Washington DC

If you decide to study at a Washington DC school, you will be joining the 137,205 other students currently studying in Washington DC colleges.
Around 55% of Washington DC students are enrolled in undergraduate programs.
Of Washington DC's undergraduate students, 78% are full-time students and 22% are part-time students.

Washington DC has a relatively diverse student population, with 65% of undergraduate students identifying themselves to be from a racial or ethnic minority background, according to 2009 data.
The male to female ratio amongst undergraduates at Washington DC colleges and universities is 7 to 10.
And approximately 110% of undergraduate students are 24 years of age or younger.

Faculty Demographics in Washington DC

Just as the student population at Washington DC schools is relatively diverse, the faculty at Washington DC schools is also relatively diverse.
Washington DC colleges and universities employed 19,237 faculty members in 2009. An estimated 34% were from a racial or ethnic minority background.
The male to female ratio amongst Washington DC faculty was 4 to 10.

Cost of Education in Washington DC

The average cost of an undergraduate education, factoring in tuition, living expenses and financial aid, in Washington DC was $21,465 per year for the 2009 school year, which is more than the national average.
But this number can be misleading.
If you attend George Washington University, the state’s most expensive school, an undergraduate education will cost you in the ball park of $41,655 per year. But if you instead enroll at University of the District of Columbia, Washington DC's least expensive school, your will only have to pay around $3,000 per year.

Student Completion, Graduation and Retention Rates

Each year, an average of 56,356 students graduate from degree and certificate programs in Washington DC.
In Washington DC, in 2009, 1 out of 2 students who started an undergraduate program four to six years earlier graduated.
And 8 out of 10 students who started their first year of an undergraduate degree actually returned to do their second year.
This means that if you enroll in a Washington DC school for your undergraduate degree, there is a 78% likelihood that you will return to school for year two of your education and 49% likelihood that you will graduate after 4-6 years.

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Washington DC Schools

Washington DC state has 23 colleges and universities for students, such as yourself, to choose from.
With approximately 54,325 students, Strayer University-District of Columbia is the largest school in Washington DC. It is located in the city of Washington.
Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is the second largest school in Washington DC. It had 25,061 students in 2010.

Popular Courses of Study in Washington DC

When planning your educational career path, you will not only have to choose a college from among Washington DC's 23 schools, but you will also have to choose from one of the 1,104 certificate and degree programs offered at these schools.
If you are undecided, you may want to consider pursuing an education in business, law or healthcare, which are the most popular subjects in Washington DC for undergraduates.
There were 56,356 students that graduated from Washington DC schools in 2010. Of these, 18% studied business, 16% studied law and 8% studied healthcare.
The remaining 58% of Washington DC graduates studied subjects such as advertising, sociology or liberal arts.

Student Demographics in Washington DC

If you decide to study at a Washington DC school, you will be joining the 137,205 other students currently studying in Washington DC colleges.
Around 55% of Washington DC students are enrolled in undergraduate programs.
Of Washington DC's undergraduate students, 78% are full-time students and 22% are part-time students.

Washington DC has a relatively diverse student population, with 65% of undergraduate students identifying themselves to be from a racial or ethnic minority background, according to 2009 data.
The male to female ratio amongst undergraduates at Washington DC colleges and universities is 7 to 10.
And approximately 110% of undergraduate students are 24 years of age or younger.

Faculty Demographics in Washington DC

Just as the student population at Washington DC schools is relatively diverse, the faculty at Washington DC schools is also relatively diverse.
Washington DC colleges and universities employed 19,237 faculty members in 2009. An estimated 34% were from a racial or ethnic minority background.
The male to female ratio amongst Washington DC faculty was 4 to 10.

Cost of Education in Washington DC

The average cost of an undergraduate education, factoring in tuition, living expenses and financial aid, in Washington DC was $21,465 per year for the 2009 school year, which is more than the national average.
But this number can be misleading.
If you attend George Washington University, the state’s most expensive school, an undergraduate education will cost you in the ball park of $41,655 per year. But if you instead enroll at University of the District of Columbia, Washington DC's least expensive school, your will only have to pay around $3,000 per year.

Student Completion, Graduation and Retention Rates

Each year, an average of 56,356 students graduate from degree and certificate programs in Washington DC.
In Washington DC, in 2009, 1 out of 2 students who started an undergraduate program four to six years earlier graduated.
And 8 out of 10 students who started their first year of an undergraduate degree actually returned to do their second year.
This means that if you enroll in a Washington DC school for your undergraduate degree, there is a 78% likelihood that you will return to school for year two of your education and 49% likelihood that you will graduate after 4-6 years.